CVE-1999-0255 Memory corruption in n/a
A buffer overflow in the IRC server allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands without authentication.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-1999-0255?
CVE-1999-0255 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Feb 2000. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in ircd allows arbitrary command execution.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0255?
How do I fix CVE-1999-0255?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0255 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-1999-0255 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-1999-0255 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3phx-q7wc-mf8g.